During the government council, convened Thursday by videoconference, El Otmani noted that the bill constitutes a mechanism for the implementation of public policies and reflects the major economic, social and financial priorities as well as the major reforms, said the Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, Government Spokesman, Saaid Amzazi, in a press release read at a press briefing after the Council.

El Otmani noted that this bill comes at an exceptional and difficult situation, and is part of the integrated plan for the national economy recovery set up pursuant to the High Guidelines of HM the King, noting that this Plan is based on three fundamental pillars linked to the recovery of the economy, social coverage and governance and the reform of the administration and public establishments.

The bill is also part of the continuity of the implementation of the High Royal Guidelines to effectively counter the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, he said.

"Despite the significant drop in general budget revenues due to the pandemic and its repercussions, the government has made significant efforts to counter the impact of this deficit and thus ensure the conditions conducive to recovery," said the head of government.

He indicated that the budget devoted to investment was not decreased, noting that His Majesty King Mohammed VI has ensured that public investment is maintained at the same level because it represents one of the levers of the economy.

El Otmani also said that the implementation of major projects will continue, particularly with regard to projects launched by HM the King or whose plans or programs have been presented to the Sovereign.